This senior-level role combines estimating, pre-construction, project management, and commercial responsibilities to support the company's growing mining operations. The successful candidate will lead estimates from conceptual development through tender, support the transition of awarded projects into operations, and provide project management support throughout execution. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of the local mining and construction market and established relationships with clients, suppliers, and subcontractors.
Responsibilities
Develop estimates ranging from conceptual proposals and feasibility studies to detailed estimates for new and ongoing projects
Review tender documents, drawings, specifications, and scopes to determine requirements, risks, and opportunities
Develop execution plans, project schedules, personnel histograms, and construction methodologies for tender submissions
Complete quantity takeoffs, quantity reconciliations, crew production calculations, cycle times, and project duration estimates
Obtain, evaluate, and compare supplier and subcontractor pricing
Identify and quantify project risks and opportunities and incorporate appropriate allowances into estimates
Review design options and recommend solutions based on cost, constructability, engineering requirements, and material availability
Prepare and coordinate final estimate packages for management review
Lead internal bid reviews and participate in pre-tender, post-tender, and project start-up meetings
Analyze completed estimates and benchmark against similar projects
Maintain current supplier and subcontractor pricing and estimating databases
Collaborate with operations and site supervision to validate production, scheduling, and execution assumptions
Communicate estimate details, assumptions, budgets, and schedules to operations following contract award to support effective project handover
Review actual project costs against estimates and incorporate lessons learned into future estimates
Support proposals, project quotes, budget estimates, and business development activities
Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, and financial performance to ensure projects meet contractual and operational requirements
Provide scheduling support for estimates and active projects
Work collaboratively with Project Managers, Engineers, Superintendents, Foremen, and site teams to support successful project execution
Coordinate with suppliers, subcontractors, site supervision, and crews
Manage change orders, including scope review, pricing, quoting, cost analysis, and supporting documentation
Monitor project costs, productivity, quantities, and progress against budget and estimate
Millions of jobs, with real people getting hired every day
200,000+
New jobs added daily
7,000,000+
Verified job listings
1,000,000+
Tailored applications submitted
Prepare and review project reporting, including cost summaries, load counts, daily LEMs, volume tracking, invoicing, and forecasts
Review daily foreman reports for accuracy and appropriate coding
Support month-end accruals, cost-to-complete forecasting, and financial reporting
Participate in progress, management, supervisor, and client meetings
Conduct regular job site visits with management and site supervision
Identify project risks and opportunities and support mitigation strategies
Support procurement of major equipment, materials, suppliers, and subcontracted services
Ensure project documentation, contractual requirements, and client deliverables are maintained throughout the project lifecycle
Support project closeout, final cost reconciliation, and lessons learned
Develop and maintain strong relationships with mining clients, consultants, suppliers, subcontractors, and other stakeholders
Support client meetings, tender presentations, project start-ups, and contract negotiations
Identify and pursue opportunities within the Ontario mining and construction market
Support proposals, bids, and business development initiatives
Maintain awareness of market conditions, upcoming projects, competitors, and industry opportunities
Requirements
7–10+ years of progressive experience in mining, heavy civil construction, earthworks, or related industries
Mining experience required, preferably with large-scale earthworks, mine site development, or infrastructure projects
Strong understanding of civil earthworks construction, construction methodologies, production rates, equipment, and…
About the Company
Thompson Construction Group is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager / Estimator to support its growing mining operations in Ontario.
The Thompson Construction Group is a solely Alberta owned and operated company, which builds on more than a half century of achievements.
